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DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-50 DS-40 DS-30 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recordings
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is found, please contact our Customer Support Center. Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect of the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reasons is
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63 4 Display and Sound Functions P.82 5 Menu Setting P.91 6 Using the Recorder onYour PC P.96 7 Managing Files on Your PC P.109 8 DSS Player Expanded Functions P.120 9 Importing content for listening on the recorder Enjoy Audible Content P.135 10 P.146 11 Other Practical Use Methods
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on the Folders 19 2 About Recording Before recording 23 Recording 25 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA 28 Recording Modes (Rec Mode 30 Microphone Sensitivity 85 LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast 86 Guidance (Voice Guide 87 System Sounds (Beep 90 6 Menu Setting Menu Setting Method 91
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149 Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder . 151 12 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory of the Computer .... 155 13 Other Information Alarm Message List 156 Troubleshooting 157 Accessories (optional 159 Specifications 160 Technical Assistance and Support ........ 161 5
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Safe and Proper Usage Before using your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. To protect
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unit out of the reach of children. Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reasons is excluded from the Olympus's liability. Batteries
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any of the exposed parts; 2 immediately disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet, and; 3 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing. Continued use of the AC adapter under these circumstances could result in electric shock, fire or injury. Plus The "DSS Player" can
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, such as conferences or business scenes, language studies, Podcasts, and other audible content. The recorder stores highly compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in integrated flash memory. ( P135) It can also play back WMA and MP3 (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3) format files
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storage class support recorder can be backlight with a background color whiter than conventional Olympus models. ( P84) Main Features The guidance Option). ( P120) • If a commercial voice recognition software is utilized, the recorded voice file can be converted to characters automatically. (
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button 7 DISPLAY/Podcast button * OK/MENU button ( ERASE button ) EAR (Earphone) jack - MIC SENSE(Microphone 8 POWER/HOLD switch 9 Strap hole 0 Record/Play indicator light (LED) ! Display (LCD panel) @ LIST/INDEX button Sensitivity) switch = PC (USB) terminal q Battery cover w Power jack e Built
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indicator 3 Current file number 4 Play position bar indicator 5 Total number of recorded files in the folder 6 Record mode indicator 7 Character information display y 8 Icon display Noise Cancel indicator Voice Filter indicator F. Play indicator S. Play indicator VCVA (Variable Control
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appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. When the battery is too weak, "Battery Low" appears on the display and the recorder shuts down. When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH batteries ( P14) are recommended. 13
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Ni-MH rechargeable batteries from Olympus can be used in the recorder. Use them with the BU-400 1 Olympus Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger in while recording using batteries, it may not be possible to play back the voice data being recorded. Warning • Always stop recording before connection or
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appears, the power will be turned on. The resume function will bring the recorder back to the stop position in memory before power was turned off. Turning Off stop position before the power is turned off. Power save mode If the recorder is on and stops for 10 minutes or longer (default), the display
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position, the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches will be disabled.This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket. Set the recorder to HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD position. After "Hold" appears on the display, the
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is automatically stored for each file. Setting the date and time beforehand enables easier file management. When you use the recorder for the first time after purchasing it, or turn the power on after having removed the batteries for one minute or longer to 1 change them
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1 Notes • If you press the OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point. • After setup, a the guidance is not required, select "Off", and the screen goes into "Voice Guide" setup ( P87). If you don't want the guidance feature, select "Off
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or transferred language and music data from a computer can be saved as "files". "Folder A" through "Folder E" are voice-recording folders, so choose one of these five folders when recording on this recorder. Up to 200 files can be saved in each folder, and up to two layers can be created within the
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aUpper (selected) folder bName of the file Files with tag data Press the FOLDER button to switch folders Press the FOLDER button while the recorder is stopped. ➥ Every time the Folder button is pressed, it cycles through "Folder A" through "Folder E" and the "Audible" "Music" folder, and it shows
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Play button while a list of files is on display. Selecting "Audible" folder Selecting "Chapter 3" The recorder switches to the Audible mode. When the PLAY button is pressed, the recorder starts to play back a file from the Playback Position ( P151). Selecting "Music" folder Selecting "Contents
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. DS50 0001.WMA Extension 1 File number : A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder. User ID : The name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. The default name on the Digital Voice Recorder is "DS-50" , "DS-40" or "DS-30" . The user ID can be modified with DSS
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with the built-in microphone Even if the exclusive stereo microphone is unplugged, recordings can be still made using the recorder's built-in microphone. Unplug the exclusive stereo microphone from the recorder...Notes • If a recording is made in ST XQ and ST HQ modes while the exclusive stereo
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of the exclusive remote control is set to STOP and the REC button on the recorder is pressed, the recorder starts recording with the microphone that has been connected to the exclusive remote control. Recording will not be made if a microphone is not connected to the exclusive remote control. Use
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folder. 1 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder in which to make a recording. Every time the FOLDER button is 2 pressed,folders will switch( P20). Recording 2 Press the REC button to start recording. The record/play indicator light glows red. Turn the microphone in the direction of
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be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is full. Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further ( P.63). Recording Pause Press the REC button while recording. ➥ "Rec Pause" will flash on the display. • The recorder will time out after 2 hours when left in "Rec Pause". Resume
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be adjusted by pressing the VOLUME (+) or VOLUME (-) button. Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder. ➥ After recording has started, you can hear the sound being 2 Recording recorded through the earphone. If the earphone is connected, no sound will come from the speaker. ... Notes
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threshold volume level, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level. The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback to
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to the ambient (background) noise. b Level meter (varies according to the sound volume being recorded) c Start level (moves to the right/left according to the set level) Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator ...Notes • The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected
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stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. 1 "Rec Mode" will be displayed on the screen ( P91, 93). 2 2 Press the OK or 9 button. The recording mode setup process begins. 3 Press the + or - button to choose from "ST XQ", "ST HQ", "HQ", "SP" and "LP". 4 4 Press the OK button to
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meetings and seminars with a small number of people. DICT( ): Lowest recording sensitivity suitable for dictation. a Microphone sensitivity display ...Notes • When the speaker's voice is to be recorded clearly, set it to DICT (dictation) mode. If breath directly hits the microphone it will
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has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly. This function can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors and other similar noises. 2 2 1 While the recorder is stopped or during recording, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu
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, press the 0 button to close the menu screen. Set the Low Cut Filter Recommended settings by recording condition Recording condition Microphone Recommended settings Microphone Recoding Modes Sensitivity Low Cut Filter Conferences with large crowds and lectures in large rooms Meetings
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tie-clip. Telephone pickup: TP7 (monaural) Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your ear while phoning. The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded. If the menu's "Ext. Input" ( P79) is set to "Auto", a connected external microphone will automatically detect whether it
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External Microphone or Other Devices To audio input terminal of other devices To EAR (earphone) jack Recording the Sound of This Recorder with Other Devices The sound of this recorder can be recorded to other devices when connected to the audio input terminal (microphone jack) of other devices and
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at a set time. You can program up to three desired settings (Preset 1-3) ("On/Off", "Day", "Time", "Rec Mode", "Folder", and "Mic Sense"). 2 2 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P91,93). 1 2 Press the + or - button to choose "Timer Rec
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the + or - button to choose from "Only once", "Everyday", and "Every week". 1 Only once: Records only once at the specified time. Everyday: Records every day at the specified time. Every week: Make a recording at a set time on a specified day of the week. 2 Select "Every week" and press the
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will be saved. 2 2 Press the OK button to exit "Folder" selection. 1 "Mic Sense" setting Regardless of the recorder's microphone sensitivity setting ( P31), timer recording will start at a set microphone sensitivity. 2 1 Press the + or - button to choose from "Lecture", "Conference", and
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Timer Recording (Timer Rec) 8 Completing the setting. 1 Press the + or - button to choose " canceled and it will return to the preset number 2 selection menu. a Timer indicator Timer Recording When setting other preset numbers, repeat Steps 4 through 8. 9 9 Press the STOP button to close the
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P59) is set for the same time, timer recording 2 will have priority. • If the batteries run out while recording based on the timer setting, the recorder will stop recording. Check the battery power before starting the timer recording. • The microphone sensitivity switch setting will be canceled
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can play back WMA and MP3 format files. To play back a file recorded with other machines, you need to transfer (copy) it from a computer ( P112). Files saved in the Audible folder can play back in the Audible mode.
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Press the PLAY or OK button to start playback. The record/play indicator light glows green. For files created using machines other than this recorder, the file format will appear on the display. ....MP3 can change the display patterns ( P82). The displays indicated in this manual are default. 42
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file. Continue pressing the 9 button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file. Rewinding Press and hold the 0 button while the recorder is stopped. ➥ If you release the button, it will stop. Press the PLAY or OK button to start playing back from where it was stopped
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and playback starts at the previously set speed.* • If there is an index mark or temp mark ( P66) in the middle of the file, the recorder will stop at that location. * If the skip space is set at other than file skip ( P46), the
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Playing Playback Through Earphone An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening. ➥ When the earphone is used, the recorder speaker will be switched-off. ... Notes • To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the earphone after turning down the volume 3 level. • When
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for a set period. This function is convenient for quickly skipping to another playback position or repeatedly playing back short phrases. 2 3 1 While the recorder is stopped or during playback, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P91,93). 1 2 Press the + or - button
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Skip Space 8 8 Press the STOP button to close the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press the 0 button to close the 9 Press the 9 or 0 button while the file is being replayed. The recorder will skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a set space and start playing
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at a slow speed. The tone will be automatically adjusted digitally without changing the voice so it sounds natural. Change playback speed Changing the Playback speed setting for S. Play and F. Play. 1 1 While the recorder is stopped or during playback, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The
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+ or - button to set the playback speed. S. Play: x0.5, x0.625, x0.75, x0.875 6 F. Play: x1.125, x1.25, x1.375, x1.5 If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, move the cursor to change the playback speed accordingly. 7 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen
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Press the STOP button to close the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press the 0 Play and S. qPlay modes as well. 3 ... Notes • S. Play and F. Play are available while the Voice Filter ( P57) is set. • S. Play and F. Play are not available while Noise Cancel ( P55
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Mode (Play Mode) There are six play modes. You can choose whether to play by file or folder, or all files stored in the recorder. 2 1 While the recorder is stopped or during playback, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P91,93). 1 2 Press the + or - button to choose
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0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the menu. 6 Press the STOP button to close the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen 3 5 during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu screen. An icon will appear on the display according to the
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again at the position where you want to end 3 segment repeat playback. The " Play" message appears, and repeat playback will start. The recorder repeatedly plays back the segment until the segment repeat playback is canceled. As in regular play mode, playback speed ( P48) can be changed
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How to begin segment repeat playback ÅC@ancel the Segment Repeat Playback Function Press the OK button. ➥ Pressing the OK button will release segment repeat playback and stop playback. Press the STOP button. ➥ Pressing the STOP button will release segment repeat playback 3 and stop playback.
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4 4 Press the + or - button to choose between "High""Low" and "Off". The levels switch in the following rotation, "High" "Low" "Off". If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, move the 3 cursor to change playback sound accordingly. 5 5 Press the OK button to complete the setup
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Cancel Function (Noise Cancel) 6 Press the STOP button to close the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu 6 playback/slow playback ( P48). • Noise Cancel is not available while the Voice Filter ( P57) is set. Noise Cancel Function 56
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filter setup process begins. 4 Press the + or - button to choose between "On" and "Off". On: Voice Filter will be turned on. 3 Off: Voice Filter will be canceled. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, move the cursor to change playback sound accordingly. 5 5 Press the OK
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Press the STOP button to close the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen 6 during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu screen. If it is set to "On", will appear on the display. a Voice Filter indicator 3 ...Note • Voice Filter is not available while Noise Cancel is set. Set
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pre-set time. You can program up to three desired settings (Preset 1-3) ("On/Off", "Day", "Start Time","Volume", "Alarm" and "Playback File"). 2 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P91,93). 1 2 Press the + or - button to choose "Alarm
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week. 2 Press the OK button to exit "Day" selection. "Start Time" setting 1 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select "Hour" and "Minute" to start recording and "Hour" and "Minute" to start Alarm Playback. 2 2 Press the + or - button to set. 3 3 Press the OK button to exit "Start Time" selection. 60
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Alarm Playback Function (Alarm) 1 "Volume" setting 1 Press the + or - button to adjust the volume. 2 2 Press the OK button to exit "Volume" selection. Press the PLAY button to check the volume. 1 "Alarm" setting 1 Press the + or - button to choose an alarm sound 3 from among "Alarm1", "
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has the highest priority and "Preset 3" has the lowest. • If the recorder is in use or if operations are being performed at the scheduled time, the time even if the power is turned off or the recorder is set to Hold mode. The recorder begins to play the selected file when you press any button
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4 Erase and other functions Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be erased from a folder. 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. 1 Every time the FOLDER button is pressed, it cycles through folders and the List display will appear ( P20). 4 2 2 Press the + or -
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{ Erasing Erasing Erase All Files from a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously. The locked files ( P.68) and the files set to read-only on the PC will not be erased. 1 1 Press the FOLDER button to select the folder in which you want to erase all files. 4 2 Press the ERASE
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read-only will not be erased ( P.68). • If an action is not selected within eight seconds on the "Cancel", "Erase", or "All Erase" screens, the recorder will return to stop status. • It may take over 10 seconds to complete erasing. Never turn the power off or remove batteries during this time
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fast forward and fast rewind ( P43) and when cuing a file ( P44). Index marks cannot be placed on files created on machines other than Olympus IC recorders, but temp marks can be placed instead to temporarily remember desired locations. Setting an Index Mark or a Temp Mark 1 Press the INDEX button
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number will automatically move up. Temp marks are temporary markings, so if you move to another file, switch to the list screen, or connect the recorder to a computer, they will be automatically erased. ...Notes • Up to 16 index and temp marks can be set in a file. If you try to place
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Locking Files (Lock) Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased when you choose to erase all files from a folder ( P64). 1 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. Locking Files 4 4 6 2 2 Press the + or - button to choose the file you
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Locking Files (Lock) 7 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. 8 8 Press the STOP button to close the menu. a Erase lock indicator If a file is locked, a lock indicator appears in the 7 file list screen to conveniently distinguish important files from others. 4 Locking Files 69
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(such as "Meeting", "To Do", and "Memo"). You can also change folder names registered in the template with DSS Player ( P116). 2 4 4 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P91,93). 1 2 Press the + or - button to choose "Folder Name
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Changing Folder Names (Folder Name) 6 6 Press the + or - button to select the folder name in the template you want to change to. 8 7 Press the OK button to change the folder name. If the 0 button is pressed, the screen goes back to Step 4 without changing the folder name. 7 8 Press the STOP
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Rearranging files (File Move) You can move a file in a folder to change the order of playback. First select the folder (file) for which you want to change the playback order. 1 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. Rearranging files 43 5 2 Press the hold the MENU button for 1 second or
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more files to move, repeat Steps 5 through 8. If the OK button is pressed for one second or longer, file order rearrangement will close and 4 the recorder will return to the File Move screen. 8 9 Press the STOP button to close the menu. Rearranging files 73
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and all function settings will return to defaults except date and time settings. Transfer any important files to a computer before formatting the recorder. If the recorder is formatted, data for guidance ( P87), alarm playback ( P60), and starting/closing tune when the power is turned On/Off ( P15
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" will turn on. 5 { 4 6 6 Press the + button again to choose "Start". 7 7 Press the OK button. Formatting begins and an indicator flashes on the display. Formatting the Recorder { "Format Done" displays when formatting ends. 75
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during formatting because data may be corrupted. It may take over 10 seconds to complete erasing. • Never format the recorder from a PC. • After formatting, recorded audio file names may start from 0001. • Once the recorder is formatted, the music files with DRM may not be transferred to the
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applications, it is necessary to set the USB class of this recorder to "Audio Class". By using the USB microphone function, it enables enroll (= voice learning) operations of the voice recognition software. 2 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The
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. You can set the time to enter power save from among "5 min", "10 min", "30 min", "1 hour", and "Off". Changing Power Save 2 4 4 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P91,93). 1 2 Press the + or - button to choose "Power Save". 3 Press
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is used, it may be incorrectly recognized as a monaural microphone. If that is the case, switch the external input setting to "Stereo" for recording. 2 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P91,93). 1 2 Press the + or - button to choose
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SP, LP) ➥ Audio picked up only by the left channel (Lch) microphone will be recorded as a monaural recording. ... Notes • Stop the recorder before plugging in or unplugging a microphone. • Whenever a stereo recording (STXQ, STHQ) is made without a microphone inserted into the MIC jack, the sound
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Viewing system information (System Info.) You can check the recorder's information on the menu screen. 2 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P91,93). 1 2 Press the + or - button to choose "System Info.". 3 Press the
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will switch every time the DISPLAY 1 button is pressed in the File Display screen. While in stop or playback mode 5 When pressing Display, the recorder will cycle through 1 to 3. 1 Playback elapsed time / File name* The elapsed time for the file being played and its file name (artist name/song
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with graphic images. Display in the monaural recording The audio input level display varies depending on a stereo recording or the monaural recording. 2 Remaining memory bars/Remaining recording time/ Recording level meter Display in the stereo recording mode The remaining time is displayed in
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backlight is On by default. The display will remain lit for about 10 seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed. 2 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P.91,93). 1 2 Press the + or - button to choose "Backlight". Backlight
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LED (LED) You can set it so the Record/Play indicator light does not turn on. 2 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P.91,93). 1 2 Press the + or - button to choose "LED". 4 3 Press the OK
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LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels. 2 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P91,93). 1 2 Press the + or - button to choose "Contrast". 54 3 Press the
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the volume of guidance announcements. 2 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P.91,93). 1 2 Press the + or - button to choose "Voice Guide". 4 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The voice guide setup process begins. 5 Guidance 4 Press the
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Guidance (Voice Guide) 1 "On/Off" setting 1 Press the + or - button to choose between "On" and "Off". On: Guidance will be provided. 2 Off: Guidance will be canceled. 2 Press the
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Guidance (Voice Guide) 7 6 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. If the 0 power is turned On/Off ( P15) can be canceled if you set the 5 guidance to Off. • If the recorder is formatted ( P74), guidance data will also be erased and the feature will not be available in the future (
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beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be turned off. System Sounds 2 54 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P91,93). 1 2 Press the + or - button to choose "Beep". 3 Press the OK
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can set each menu item as follows. 2 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P93 ). Menu items can be set during a recording or 1 playback ( P96). 2 Press the + or - button to move to the item
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Menu Setting Method 4 3 Press the OK or 9 button. Moves to the setting of the selected item. 3 4 Press the + or - button to change the setting. 6 5 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. 6 If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the menu. 5
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Menu List 6 93 Menu List
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Menu List P.84 P.85 P.86 P.87 6 P.90 P.88 P.72 P.70 P.74 94 Menu List
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Menu List 6 * * 95 *"Play Mode" and "Skip Space" cannot be set in the Audible mode. Menu List
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to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following: • Playback voice files on your PC. Audio files recorded using the recorder can be played using the recorder. Initialization is not successfully achieved on a PC. For initialization, follow the instructions in the main menu screen of the recorder
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Saving Files in Your PC Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder even though the attribute of the recorder drive is shown as Read-only by the operating system of the PC. As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug the earphone when you connect the
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System: CPU: IBM PC/AT compatible PC Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/XP Professional,Home Edition Intel Pentium II class 333 MHz processor or more (If recording to a hard disk directly with the WMA format, please use in the range of 500 MHz or more) RAM: 128 MB or more (256MB or
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Using DSS Player Software Notes • The support service will not cover if your PC has been updated from Windows 95/98/Me to Windows 2000/XP. • Any failure on a self-modified PC will not be covered under the operational warranty. 7 99 Using DSS Player Software
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PC and use it, you must first install the DSS player software from the included Software CD. Applications included with "DSS Player" • DSS Player: Recorded voice files can be downloaded to the PC for complete file management and playback solution. Be sure to confirm the following before installation
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Installing Software Installing DSS Player 5 Register user information. Enter your name, company name and serial number. For the serial number, see the label attached to the CD-ROM package provided with DSS Player. When entered, click [Next]. When the confirmation dialog appears, click [Yes]. 6
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to your PC, referring to "Connecting to Your PC" ( P105). When you connect the recorder to your PC for the first time after installing DSS Player, the recorder's driver will be installed automatically. If the driver is installed properly, DSS Player will start automatically. (For details about
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start uninstalling. An additional message may appear, if so, read it carefully and follow the instructions given. 7 When the [Maintenance Complete] screen is displayed, click [Finish] to complete uninstalling. 7 The voice files you made are stored in the [MESSAGE] folder.If you don't need them
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Online Help, you have the following options. • Click the [start] button, select [All Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player], then click [Help]. • While DSS Player is running, choose [Contents] from the [Olympus DSS Player Help] menu. • While DSS Player is running, press [F1] on the keyboard. Search
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Class". If connected by "Audio Class", this recorder will not be recognized as a removable disk drive. • Be sure to use the attached dedicated cable for the USB connecting cable. If any other company's cable is used, it will be the cause trouble. Also, please do not connect this dedicated cable
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indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed. • When the recorder is connected to a PC, the power will be supplied from the USB cable. • Refer to the user's manual for your PC regarding the USB port or USB hub on your PC. • Be sure that you connect the
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Running DSS Player By connecting the recorder to your PC, you can automatically start the Player to reinstate again. 2 Manual start 3 7 Running DSS Player 1 Start Windows. 2 Click the [start] button, select [All Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player]. 3 Click [Olympus DSS Player]. 2 ... Note
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DSS Player is started 1 Play Control Bar Control buttons to play and stop voice files. 2 Dictation Folder Window Will display the directory structure of the DSS, structure of the folders in the recorder. 4 Voice File List Box Will display the voice files in the folder selected in 2 and 3.
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8 Managing Files on Your PC Download Voice Files from the Recorder Download Voice Files from the Recorder There are 3 download options to transfer voice files from the recorder to the PC: • Download Selected Files Download one or several voice files to your PC. • Download Folders Download all
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some time to download the files. • The downloaded files will be stored in the download tray folder that corresponds to the folder in the recorder. (Example: A voice file downloaded from Folder A will be stored in download tray A on your PC.) • When the same file name already exists, the new file is
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.WMA Extension File number: A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder. User ID: The name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. The default name on the Digital Voice Recorder is "DS50", "DS40" or "DS30" . The user ID can be modified with DSS Player ( P114). 111
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. 1 Select the folder. Select the folder that contains the voice file to upload from the Dictation Folder window. 1 2 Upload Voice Files to the Recorder 2 Select the voice file. Select the voice file to upload from the Voice File List Box. 3 Select the folder to upload. From the [Download
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OFF, upload is completed. You can also drag and drop files from the Voice File List Box to the Device Manager window...Notes • NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed. • When the same file name already exists in the
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be downloaded from Olympus homepage. http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_downloads.asp http://olympus-europa.com/consumer/ new user ID will be transferred to the Digital 1 2 Voice Recorder. ...Note • NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do
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Folder Name/Editing File Comments Changing a folder name in the Voice Folder window You can change a folder name using the [Rename or fewer single-byte alphanumeric characters...Note • NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed.
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Template] window. The maximum number of characters that can be entered is 8 characters for a folder name. Editing a Template Transfer edited content to the recorder Save edited 8 content Read saved content Delete edited content Load templates Transfer all comment Delete all changed from the
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erase data by mistake, you can copy the voice guide data from DSS Player to the recorder. 1 Make sure that the recorder's voice guide is set to "On". If the recorder's voice guide is set to "Off" the voice guide data cannot be copied. 2 Connect the recorder to a PC. For how to connect to a computer
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USB Microphone/USB Speaker It is possible to use the recorder as a USB microphone or speaker with the DSS Player, to insert/add/overwrite recordings onto voice files downloaded onto a computer, or to save new recordings directly onto a computer. In addition, it is also possible to operate the DSS
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on a computer using voice recognition software or other applications. When using the recorder as a USB microphone, switch the recorder to the [Audio] ] = [Audio] tab, and select the [USB Audio Device] from the recording device. Windows XP Select [Control Panel] = [Sound and Audio Device] =
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" which is equipped with more functions. In addition to the DSS Player functions, voice recognition using voice recognition software, joining of files, sharing of files and the menu setting of this recorder can be utilized. Upgrade Function Purchase and Upgrade To purchase "DSS Player Plus" and
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3 Select [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus] from the [Help] menu. The "Upgrade to DSS Player Plus" dialog will be displayed. Upgrade Function Upgrade Function 3 4 In the [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus] dialog, enter the license number of your purchase, and click the [OK] button. When starting the
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"by Nuance Corp. Which are on the market, the files recorded in this recorder can be transferred to a computer and converted to text. Please see the instruction manual for the voice recognition software for details. The voice recognition software which is confirmed for use with this
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, execute the setting in the following procedure to record the voice accurately, acquired from the built-in microphone or speaker. Using Voice Recognition Software 1 Connect the recorder to your PC, and start the DSS Player Plus. 2 Change the recorder to [Audio Class]. Follow the procedure in P77
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Select [Microphone Control (DVR)] for Windows XP.) 8 Proceed with the AUDIO Setup according to the instruction on screen. During audio setup, enrollment, please input voice data from the recorder. It is recommended that you enroll while in your normal surrounding environment settings. This will help
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the training. By executing the training, the features of your voice will be registered, and the rate of recognition will improve. User Wizard]. 3 Creating a User. Input a name into [Your name], and select 9 [Olympus DVR DS-2/20/30/40/50/2300] from the [Dictation source] list box, then click the
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Voice Recognition"( P129) for recording tips. After the recording is finished, click the [Next] button. Using Voice Recognition Software 6 Transferring the Recorded Voice. Click [Olympus DSS Player] button displayed on the screen. The DSS Player Plus will startup and then follow the instructions
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Recognition DSS Player Plus can easily access ViaVoice and Dragon NaturallySpeaking from the menu, and it enables text conversion of the file in the Voice File List Box. 1 Select the folder. From the Dictation Folder Window, select the folder in which the folder to be converted to text is stored
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icon becomes an invalid display. Noise Canceling Function Check [Use Noise Cancellation] in the [Voice Recognition] menu to output voice using the noise canceling function to the voice recognition software. 9 ...Note • The voice recognition of the file recorded in LP mode cannot be recognized. 128
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mode other than "LP" mode ( P30). • Set the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) to "Off" ( P28). • Register/enroll your voice in the voice recognition software using the recorder. • Record in a relatively quiet environment. • Have the recorder microphone 5 to 10 cm away from your chin. • Speak
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file can be created. 1 Select the folder. From the Dictation Folder Window, select the folder which contains the files to be joined. 2 Select the voice files. From the Voice File List Box, select more than one file to be joined. Joining Files 12 3 Select [Join] from the [Edit] menu or press the
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saved under the name specified in step 5, and stored in the selected folder. 64 9 Joining Files ...Note • If the files to be joined have different recording modes, the mode of the file listed at the top is selected. 131
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Player Plus. 1 Select the folder. Select the folder containing the file to be split from the Dictation Folder Window. 2 Select the voice files. Select one file to split from the Voice File List Box. 12 3 Select [Split] from the [Edit] menu or press the button. The setting dialog of the file to
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Splitting Files Input file name (File name before splitting.) Output file name (File name after splitting.) Playback / Stop button The display will change whenever the button is pressed. Playback slider Shows the current playback position and split position. Split position (Time axis) 6
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Menu Setting of this Recorder Plus Menu Setting of this Recorder The menu setting of this recorder can be changed in the "Configure recorder menu" screen in the computer. 1 Select [Configure recorder menu] from the [Download] menu. The "Configure recorder menu" dialog will be displayed. 1 2 Execute
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Music from CD" ( P138) for details. • Transfer copied music files and language content from the computer to the recorder. ➥ Please see "Transferring Music File to the Recorder"( P139) for details. Import files using DSS Player • Import Podcast content from the Internet to a computer. 10 ➥ Please
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recorder ( P139). Copyright and Copyright Protection Feature (DRM) By the Copyright Act, any voice . A WMA file may be provided with DRM (Digital Right Management) for copyright protection. DRM limits the from music distribution services. To transfer a WMA file with DRM to the recorder, you need to
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Window Names (Windows Media Player) Windows Media Player 10 12 Windows Media Player 9 ! Window Names (Windows Media Player) 1 3 4 68 0 57 9 1 Features taskbar 2 Quick Access Panel button 3 Seek slider 4 Rewind button 5 Play button 6 Stop button 7 Previous button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 0
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Copying Music from CD 1 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click the [Rip] menu. For Windows Media Player 9 From the Features taskbar, click the [Copy from CD] menu. Copying Music from CD 3 Click the [View Album Info]. If Internet
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. For how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC, see "Copying Music from CD" ( P138). Windows Media Player 10 1 Connect the recorder to a PC and start Windows Media Player. 6 2 2 From the Features taskbar, click the [Sync]. 3 From the pull down menu on the left side window, select
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start Windows Media 4 Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click the [Copy to CD or Device] menu. 3 Select the play list to be transferred to the recorder and put the check marks on the music file that you want to 10 transfer. The order of music pieces can be changed by Drag
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voice folder Select a folder from DSS_FLDA to DSS_FLDE. 6 Click the [Copy]. The file is transferred to the recorder. The music file transferred to the recorder files with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable device such as this recorder may be restricted. • Refer to the
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program will appear in the [Podcast] folder's list view. By default, the latest content at the time of registration will be automatically downloaded. ... Note • The recorder is able to play back Podcast content in the MP3 format only. Content other than MP3 142 format cannot be played back.
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Importing Podcast Content Update a program By default, programs registered in DSS Player will be automatically updated. To change update intervals, go to [Tools] then [Options], and change them in the Options dialog's Podcast tab. See the Online Help for details ( P104). If you don't want to update
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Options dialog's Podcast tab. See the Online Help for details ( P104). If you want to download manually, The content can be downloaded with the procedure described below. 1 Select the [Podcast] folder. Importing will complete. Downloaded content can be played and transferred to the recorder. 144
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for details. If you want to transfer content manually, follow the procedure below. 1 Select the [Podcast] folder. 1 2 Importing Podcast Content 2 Select the content you want to transfer, and drag it to the [Podcast] folder of the recorder and drop it. Content transfer will start. A progress
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AudibleManager to load Audible content onto the recorder. Playback, management, and transfer of Audible content to the recorder can be done using the AudibleManager. 11 displayed. Select the name of the device in use (OLYMPUS DS-30, DS-40 or DS-50) and 2 click the [Install] button. 146
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starts up automatically. 3 Adding Device to AudibleManager If AudibleManager has already been installed, add a device in order to handle the recorder in the AudibleManager. Follow the procedure described below. 1 Select [Add New Device] in the [Devices] menu. Loading Audible Content 1 2 When
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Loading Audible Content 3 When the dialog box is displayed, check the name of the device in use (DS-30, DS40 or DS-50) and click the [OK] button. Loading Audible Content 4 Installation starts. Wait until the process has been completed. Once the installation has been
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Folders" tree listing. A list of content stored in the "Library" displays on the right side. 3 Select the content to be transferring to the recorder and click the [Add to Device] button. 3 4 When the "ActivateYour Device" entry screen is displayed, enter the user name and password for Audible
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be deleted. The next 11 time the file is selected, playback starts from the beginning of the file. • When a content file is transferred to the recorder, a system file will be created as a hidden file inside the Audible folder. When this file is deleted using Explorer, it is no longer possible to
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Display Screen in Audible Mode In the Audible mode, "Playback mode" ( P51) becomes the "File" setting regardless of the menu settings and the recorder stops after playing back one file. Chapter 3 In addition, icons ( , , ) which indicate Audible files are also displayed on the File display screen
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will be deleted. The next time the file is selected, playback starts from the beginning of the file. • When a content file is transferred to the recorder, a system file will be created as a hidden file inside the Audible folder. When this file is deleted using Explorer, it is no longer possible
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to the next file and continues fast forwarding from the beginning of the file. After fast forward reaches the end of the last file, the recorder stops at the beginning of the last file. • When the 9 button is held down during playback and the end of the file is reached, the
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whichever is closer, and starts to play back the file. After reaching the end of the file the recorder stops at the beginning of the file. The Playback Position is updated to the beginning position of the ( P93,95)to set the "Playback Speed"( P48), "Noise Cancel"( P55), and "Voice Filter" ( P57). 154
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is displayed. 4 Copy the data. While the data are being written or copied, the record/play indicator light on the recorder will flash. 5 Unplug the recorder from a computer. For how to unplug the recorder, please see "Disconnecting from your PC" ( P106). 12 ...Notes • NEVER disconnect the USB
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in the internal memory Error in the internal memory. This is a malfunction, so go to the store where you purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station for repair. Alarm Message List Licence Mismatch Illegally copied The music files copied file illegally. Delete the file ( P63). Memory
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of the file on the PC. Noise heard The recorder was shaken during during playback recording. The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during playback. Move the recorder. Troubleshooting Recording level The microphone sensitivity is too low. too low
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Troubleshooting Symptom Cannot find the recorded voice Probable cause Wrong folder. Action Switch to the right folder. The recorder does not start at the set time with "Timer Rec" or "Alarm" The clock has not been set properly. Verify the "Current Time" to reset
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microphone with a tie-clip. Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your ear while phoning. The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded. AC adapter: A321 (US and Canada) or A322 (Europe except U.K.) Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set: BC400
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33 hours 30 minutes LP mode: 66 hours 40 minutes 160 Alkaline battery life Recording: STEREO XQ mode: Approx. 20 hours STEREO HQ mode: Approx. 22 (All mode) Speaker playback: Approx. 9 hours Earphone playback: Approx. 20 hours Recording medium Built-in flash memory DS-50: 1 GB DS-40: 512 MB DS-
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type of batteries used and the conditions of use. Specifications/Technical Assistance and Support Technical Assistance and Support The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only. Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448
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Declaration of Conformity Model Number: Trade Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: DS-30/40/50 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. 1-888-553-4448 This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC
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